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South Toowoomba suburb profile

South Toowoomba is an established inner suburb just south of Toowoomba's city centre on the Darling Downs, with a settled residential character and mature street trees. Housing is dominated by verandah-fronted timber Queenslanders, interwar brick cottages and some low-rise units, reflecting steady infill rather than wholesale redevelopment. It appeals to families, professionals and retirees who value being within easy reach of the CBD, nearby schools and medical services. Everyday life revolves around small shopping strips, a handful of cafes and pockets of parkland, while regular bus services and arterial routes provide straightforward links across the city and region.

South Toowoomba property market performance

Current median dwelling price$690,500Past 3 months

Property growth+15.1%Past 12 months

South Toowoomba has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $775,000, with house values rising sharply, up 17.0% over the last 12 months. Unit values also rose, up 13.2% over the same period, so house values rose faster than unit values.

Over the last 3 months 21 houses and 5 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 11 days and units in 13 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in South Toowoomba had average house rents of $550 a week, up sharply 10.0% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $450 a week, up a modest 4.7%. House rents grew faster than unit rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$775KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
17.0%13.2%
Sold
Past 3 months
215
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1113
Average rent
Past 12 months
$550$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
10.0%4.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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South Toowoomba demographics

South Toowoomba is a community of 5,512 people with a median age of 36. The median total household income is $1,354 a week, about $70,400 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children make up 40.5% of families and couple families with children 32.8%, so together couple families account for about three-quarters (73.3%). One-parent families represent 23.7% and other family types 3.0%.

Homes in South Toowoomba are almost evenly split between owner-occupation and renting. Owner-occupied dwellings total 50.3% (28.1% owned with a mortgage and 22.2% owned outright), while renters make up 49.7%.

Suburbs near South Toowoomba

Some popular suburbs near South Toowoomba include:

  • Toowoomba City: The city's central business district with civic buildings, shops and restaurants.
  • Newtown: Established suburb with tree-lined streets, parks and a village atmosphere.
  • Harristown: Family-oriented area known for established homes and local shopping strips.
  • Centenary Heights: Residential neighbourhood on elevated ground with sports fields and reserves.
  • Kearneys Spring: Leafy suburb with creek corridors, reserves and spacious family properties.

How does South Toowoomba compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: South Toowoomba’s median house price is 2.6% higher than Newtown’s.
  • Median unit prices: South Toowoomba’s median unit price is 14.5% lower than Newtown’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Toowoomba have grown 1.5% higher than in Kearneys Spring.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in South Toowoomba have grown 6.5% higher than in Centenary Heights.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in South Toowoomba are selling 38.9% faster than in Toowoomba City.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in South Toowoomba are selling 45.8% faster than in Harristown.

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In South Toowoomba ,63 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 27.3% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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